Hotel LiFE Tips from a Wind Turbine Technician. WINmill Tip #1 - STAY HEALTHY

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[@jackmuldoon9463]

As a youngster looking to get into being a wind turbine tech I appreciated your honest take and helpful tips! Thanks for sharing dude

[@dakotastwits]

Keep at it mate. I was a reactor operator for the Navy. I'll make less doing this then trying to get in at some civilian reactor, but this honestly seems like such an awesome job. I'm super jelly this guy is already doing the job (getting paid is nice too 😅).

[@Lotus_IX]

I just graduated from Airstreams Renewables inc. There is a school based out of Tehachapi, CA that's a 8 week Accelerated course. I'd highly recommend.

[@Emerooxie]

⁠@@Lotus_IXHow soon did you land a Job after completiing the course

[@Bootydoc1999]

These videos have been so useful. I remember watching last year just before I set out on the road, and this just being an idea/dream. I'm now 3 weeks from graduation from NWREI, and I just got an offer with Airway Services. Thanks for all you've done for the new folks joining the force.

[@bernardogomes4058]

I have been 1 year working as a Wind Turbine Technician, and i relate to that 100%, it´s not an easy job but when i see a wind turbine working it gives me a great sense of hapiness. Good Luck to you :)

[@allangel2865]

I appreciate what you are doing! Someone in my family is at the same school and your tips are going to be helpful to anyone watching! Plus you have such a great positive honest spirit, it’s a joy to watch! Thanks!

[@chanceyswinmill5929]

Thank you for the kind words. I never really knew what this channel would be, more than just a video journal, but I'm glad that my experiences getting into this industry can help others as they start their journeys. Thank you for watching.

[@matthewmackenzie3504]

I'm currently looking into becoming a wind turbine tech and I've noticed my health and energy levels deteriorating. I just wanna say that this video woke me up. Thanks

[@chanceyswinmill5929]

I had to find my wake up call too. This life will confuse you at times into focusing just on your financial success... But what's financial success if you're physically failing. I'm still learning a lot, but my physical status is now a part of everything I do. Thank you for watching. Expect more soon.

[@dianespringer4249]

Hi Honey! Great to see you and not just read a text! Later you might include info about your airport luggage experience too! And, more... We also had a weather event last night in East Texas. Your AJ was insisting we get up at 4am. Raining pretty hard, thunder & lightening. He may have needed to go out too; but I told him no way! I located the flashlights, candles & matches. Also, cooked some ground hamburger to top AJ's brown rice I cooked earlier. I fed him taking the risk he'd insist on an out side trip...poor dog. But, he calmed down and went on back to his comfy place. So, we did too. No rain by 9am so he and I took a long walk out to the highway and back. Rained again for a few hours... then I think we are done with rain for a week. Walk about 4 times today! Let us know when you get your week to come home. AJ probably misses your taking him to the dog park! Pretty HOT here tho! I miiss you too. Lu ya, MOM ~HUGS~❤

[@Steyk3]

This is so wholesome.

[@cubanpes0820]

Coming up on my first year in the wind and I remember watching this video last year in a hotel during my GWO training. Followed your tips whole way through. Great advice! Here’s to another year in the wind 🎉

[@abdulrdiallo6366]

Is the company ur work are hiring none experienced

[@cubanpes0820]

@@abdulrdiallo6366 For the most part yes, they do have a new policy where they deduct your gwo and other trainings that are necessary for the wind from your first checks. Since it is winter work is very slow, it usually picks up in about a month when the weather is a little warmer.

[@barmanfreeman-lb9dp]

I'm old enough to start a new career fixing wind turbines . Hopefully everything goes well. Wish me the best

[@tommyschooling7221]

Thanks for the videos. I just started at NWREI. The videos make me excited for what is next

[@robertreed4437]

2nd week almost in the books @ Pinnacle Career Institute. Around nine small months to go. Thanks for the videos bud

[@Jack-wy6wc]

how's it been going? I start at Pinnacle Career Institute next week.

[@robertreed4437]

@@Jack-wy6wc I forgot what certificates I get do you remember. For the first 3 months its all very very easy confidence building and goal seeking. Was great. Then electrical came and i only have 2 weeks left of it hopefully. 10 weeks total. Also easy just make sure to study just like you did in school.

[@joshuacarter711]

@@robertreed4437 just graduated from pci and got a job while I was there for bootcamp for blade repair boot camp was fun to be honest.

[@jeffg6925]

Looking into this career, thank you for the tips man! :)

[@chanceyswinmill5929]

Happy to help. Went on a video hiatus, but looking forward to sharing more and more frequently. Thanks for watching!

[@slapahoe69]

Honestly I haven't travel to much but honestly what I've been doing is get a hotel with a fridge or get a ice chest go to like Walmart or family dollar and buy a little plug in stove and a pan and cook in the hotel room if you're getting a lot of per diem you can save a lot honestly the hardest part of this job is watching your weight since most of the time you're in a hotel room

[@chanceyswinmill5929]

That's exactly what I do. I usually get a skillet and just cook in my room. I save money and eat healthier. Watching weight is difficult. But I might have a few fun things to suggest on a future video soon.

[@sherrylohrmann9574]

thanks for your videos dude... I am 36 living in China and looking to start in this career

[@johnnuckels4960]

Hey man I'm a veteran travel tech and I still am finding things. GET OUT IF THE HOTEL. That doesn't mean going and getting trashed. Work out. Do things that make you better. Every new job is a new start at being a better you.

[@corneliushughes8797]

Im working in Compressed gas delivering it to the oilfield sites $2500 a week just driving not bad at all. NEXTIER POWER SOLUTIONS MIDLAND TEXAS BY THE WAY

[@kleishatrevino4495]

Love watching your videos.

[@chanceyswinmill5929]

Thanks for the support sis! Love you and miss you. I'll have to plan an r&r week soon to come and crash your plans! Lol

[@ned_right3440]

Your video so great!! I hope you well and back to make more soon

[@paulpoonpanich1140]

Hey there sir, I’m currently in the Air Force as a generator tech with extensive knowledge in mechanical and electrical functions. I have 6 years experience dealing with generators and doing the PM. My questions for you is as a travel tech what do you make and hour and then with per diem? Also how long do you typically go out on the road and after that trip how much time are you given back home? I hope I hear from you soon! Thank you!

[@chanceyswinmill5929]

Thank you for your service to our country. I actually just posted a video covering this very topic if your interested. But to answer your question, hourly pay depends on the company and the field of wind energy you are looking to go into. My experiences have shown most companies, right out of the gate, offer $20 to $23 with per diem ranging from $100/day to $150/day. Most guarantee 40hrs. But this industry takes care of the ones that show determination and dedication that make it past the probationary period. This isn't for everyone, but the ones that stick to it start seeing better offers and rewards and for sure get offered more of those big bucks that are usually associated with this career path. I'm working with guys that have 2 years in me that are making almost $8s more than me. They started off at the same per hour I did with the same experience. So the is room to grow. You can expect to be out at least 6 weeks at a time. But then you are able to take a week. R&R tribes vary, but you get treated like a human being in this field. Just communicate your needs. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@iishuffle28]

@@chanceyswinmill5929 "You get treated like a human being." THIS. This is what no spreadsheet or Google Search can answer. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Nappyfox]

This was insightful. Thank you.

[@dakotastwits]

1 month into NWREI - 5 to go. I graduate in the offseason. I'm so excited to start working again. How much per diem can you pocket living out of hotels?

[@chanceyswinmill5929]

Great question. The answer is a fluid one. And one that I'll go over more in a video soon, but the short answer is that it all depends on where you are and what kind of arrangement you are ok with. Tempered standards leaves more green backs in your pocket.

[@alexschlotsky3814]

Hey brother, I recommend you read Mark Rippetoe Starting Strength.

[@chanceyswinmill5929]

I'll check his books out. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@hakeemwilliams5528]

Hey quick question man. Do you think it's best getting hands on training for this field? PCI is offering online classes but I'm 2nd guessing going that route.

[@chanceyswinmill5929]

Any education you can get that gets your mind involved and your interests up is great, and most likely good enough to get your foot in the door to this industry. But in my opinion, hands on training is the way to go. Tangible clarity on if this is the kind of career you want to be involved in. Put yourself in scenarios that allow you to ask questions about this career that you might not have thought about just answering questions online. I went to school during the thick of "bug" and got very limited time with hands on scenarios. I wish I would've had a chance to do more, but I'm grateful for what I did get to do, especially during that time. I say that if you're considering getting into this industry, go for it, all the way. You'll be happy that you did. Hope that helped and good luck to you on your journey. Keep me up to date with your success. Thanks for watching.

[@hakeemwilliams5528]

@@chanceyswinmill5929 thanks so much for replying man! I honestly needed to hear this and I will for sure, also love watching your vids man keep em coming!

[@andrainster879]

Thank you for sharing!

[@LibertyJefferson]

Just curious: Is lodging generally covered by the company, or by the techs themselves?

[@chanceyswinmill5929]

Yes and no. It's all provided by your company in some fashion. Some companies offer an option with less daily per diem and they pay for lodging. Don't do this. The hotel choice is usually the only hotel choice in done of these areas. You will most likely end up losing out on the difference in per diem. Take the full per diem option offered and you can find and pay for your own hotel. Most places will cut you a weekly rate. Just temper your standards. Expect to pay $300 to $400 weekly or of your per diem.

[@corneliushughes8797]

So what do the checks look like every two weeks.

[@Chikalirudolph]

Hey bud, thank you for sharing. Greatly appreciated. question,.do u get paid during those days you get stormed out? How about half days due to weather?

[@COLTON_CJF]

Hey quick question for the traveling techs! Do you receive nightly calls in this industry? I have no problem being away from home and traveling, but my weak side would be sleep deprivation from an inconsistent sleep schedule. Just asking because so far my research is telling me all servicing on turbines is done in daytime unless you are in the construction field installing wind turbines. Thanks.

[@corneliushughes8797]

Ok besides all the other stuff how much is the pay 💲 💶 💵

[@NyMadison-ul6oc]

im going to miat for wind turbine do you think its an good school?

[@toronjillo2]

I have a question lets say if the job is in other state... and you get hire is it better to flight or drive or how does that work and does the companies provide transportation? Just curious on that part... do they pay hotel perdim ectt.. just curious thanks nice vid

[@oldiesgreaser]

How often are you away from home as a wind turbine technician?

[@mrstealyoblocks4473]

I'm the 69th sub. nice.

[@chanceyswinmill5929]

Great position to be in. I mean... for the channel to hit 70 that is. 🤣 Thanks for watching, and the sub.

[@sergiomorales5290]

Hi I’ve been trying to get into the industry but I’ve had no luck what do you recommend is the best way to get your foot in the door ?

[@digitalaura6174]

It depends upon your qualifications, if you have some engineering background you can step into it easily else you need sone tranings and certificates depending upon where u want to step in, wind business is a ocean

[@Mr.Texzotics]

Do you need experience to get into this field? I heard there's only a 3 week training for this

[@digitalaura6174]

There are different roles which needs different training, the 3 weeks traning you're referring is i guess GWO, thats the basic safety training to be abke to climb up the tower,

[@digitalaura6174]

@Isabel Z. sorry my bad, GWO is one week training

[@fargo9480]

Hello, how many hours do you work per day?

[@chanceyswinmill5929]

Guaranteed 40 hours with many opportunities to get OT. We usually try to hit 60 hours in the week. On a biweekly check, that's 120 hours plus your weekly per diem.

[@me22jeesthomas99]

Bro how to become wind turbine technician ?

[@yaneisiteruel8088]

Hi What company is hiring experienced technicians who can tell me thank you

[@nickmartocci7686]

Hit me up bud.